[.ca] Black Dog Summer On The Vineyard Cookbook (ISBN 0316339326)

From Amazon.com:
The Black Dog Tavern on Martha's Vineyard is a cult classic--and anyone who's eaten there will recognize the distinctive black-lab T-shirt that fans of the restaurant all over the world wear. Now, with The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook, by Elaine Sullivan, those same diners can bring the Dog's savory new New England fare back home as well. The best of these 100-some recipes center around the Black Dog's specialty: breakfast. Aficionados will find such familiar favorites as Eggs in the Grass (poached eggs over asparagus with hollandaise sauce), "M" Go Blue (banana and blueberry pancakes; the name recalls a University of Michigan cheer), and Huey, Louie, Andouille (a pepper, onion, and andouille sausage omelet). The book's step-by-step depiction of omelet preparation is particularly useful, even for veterans; the illustrations for this and other cooking technicalities, like clam opening, are precise and educational. Other standout recipes include Quahog Chowder, Crunchy Pecan Chicken with Lemon Sauce, Caramelized Scallops with Smoked Chili Cream, and Seared Tuna on Watercress Salad. Desserts such as Fudge Bottom Pie, Blueberry Pudding with Lemon Sauce, and Black Dog Ginger Cookies evoke the Black Dog's comfy-cosmo flavor, while scattered pictures and vignettes evoke the restaurant's casual vibe. With a pantry listing and useful cooking tips, this exuberantly designed book is a happy, well-produced effort.

ho hum:
An over hyped menagerie of recipes. Some are very good, but the over promotion of the expensive restaurant is too much to bear

You absolutely must try........:
I am an avid cook, and do have an ample share of cookbooks in my collection with one of my newest being The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard.After making two of the recipes, I am convinced it was a wise purchase. You simply must try the Carmelized Scallops, which were simple, but divine; and don't miss the scrumptuous ginger cookies that are sold in their famous bakery as well. I have already passed those recipes on to other cooking fans, and have loaned my copy of the book to my daughter as well. Beginning cooks will love the eye appealing pictures, and all the recipes are clearly presented, easy to follow. With the warmer weather approaching, I can't wait to try some of the exciting looking grill recipes.

The Black Dog Summer On The Vineyard Cookbook:
This is an absolutely must have cookbook for all you preppys and lab lovers out there. The recipes are five star!! The photographs are wonderful. The Black Dog Cookbook is a treasure.Don't worry about money....just buy it.....it's well worth the price!!!

Buy Dis Book:
We spend a week each summer on Cape Cod. The rule of thumb? We don't eat out. Three families stay in a "mansion", thanks to the generosity of one of my brothers-in-law. Each morning at the Cape, each family goes its own way and enjoys all that the Cape has to offer. Each evening, our own Iron Chef leads us in a culinary adventure that would rival any four or five star local restaurant. Leaving the Cape is a melancoly moment, we leave good friends and good food. Last year the Iron Chef and his family sent us the "Black Dog Cookbook" for Christmas. Wow, what a gift! Now, we revisit Martha's Vineyard and the Cape year round. The recipes are wonderful and uncomplicated. Which is important, without the Iron Chef, we would be lost. Their meat rub is wonderful. The lemon basil chicken gets rave reviews from the guests we entertain here in Seattle. An the sirloin tips with aeoli sauce really impressed my wife's best friend. A great gift for yourself or a good friend. Bon Apetit!!!

Be ready to shop for hard-to-find ingredients.:
I happen to love this book - it has the best hummus recipe I have ever used, a fresh tomato sauce that is perfect for the summer vine-ripened beauties, ideas for unusual marinades, and terrific grilling tips. Fudge Bottom Pie is one of my family's favorite desserts, and the Molasses Ginger Cookies are the best ever out of my kitchen. The photography is lovely and the anecdotes are entertaining. Praises out of the way - the recipes can call for some difficult to find ingredients, such as Asian sauces and produce, seafood your market may not always have, funky oils and mustards. A pet peeve of mine is to hear celebrity chefs tote how Japanese mirin is available "right in the regular grocery store." Well, it is not in MY grocery store! But since I love to cook, I tend to keep a shopping list of "exotic goodies" that I need in order to try certain recipes and make a single trip every month or so to the expensive specialty grocery store. If you don't mind the occasional search for "Pommery Mustard," (the recipe that calls for this deems it 'essential,' even though there is only a half a teaspoon required) then this book is worth a look. Get it for next summer and some fresh ideas for your family.